December Issue of HZN e-Bulletin Features Expert Council Session and Student Visit

The December 2024 issue of the HZN e-bulletin is now available, featuring updates on recent activities and milestones.

Croatia Commits €20 Million to Support Certification of Small and Medium Businesses

The Croatian Ministry of Economy announced on December 23, 2024, a call for applications for grants under the program Support for Business Certification and Management System Implementation.

Serbia Publishes Guide on Information Security Systems for Small and Medium Enterprises

The Serbian Standards Institute (ISS) has released a Serbian-language translation of the ISO guide for implementing information security management systems (ISMS) tailored to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Standardizing Body of Bosnia and Herzegovina Marks Annual Institute Day

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) marked its annual Institute Day on December 28, 2024, highlighting the year’s achievements and ongoing commitment to standardization.

Macedonian Standardization Body Reviews Key 2024 Activities

The ISRSM (Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia) has released "ISRSM Info 2024,"

ISS Publishes New Issue of 'Standardization' Bulletin

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the latest issue of its bulletin, Standardization, featuring diverse topics in the field of standardization.

ATS Awards Accreditation Certificates to Conformity Assessment Bodies

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has awarded certificates to conformity assessment bodies that obtained or renewed their accreditations between June and December 2024.

First 27 Montenegro Quality Certificates Awarded to Tourism Businesses

The National Tourism Organization of Montenegro (NTO CG), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has awarded the first Montenegro Quality certificates to 27 tourism businesses.

Republika Srpska Opens Public Consultation on Organic Production Law

The Organic Production Law Draft in Republika Srpska has entered a 90-day public consultation period.

28 New Users Earn "The Best of Vojvodina" Quality Label

Twenty-eight new users have earned the "The Best of Vojvodina" quality label, recognizing their excellence in products, services, programs, events, and traditional crafts.

ISRSM Assembly Reviews Accomplishments and Plans Strategic Priorities at 22nd Session

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) held its 22nd Assembly Session on December 18, 2024.

ATS Hosts Annual Meeting of Evaluators and Technical Experts in Belgrade

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) hosted its annual meeting of evaluators and technical experts on December 16–17, 2024.

IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.

Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines

A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.

ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.

Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision

ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.

IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.

FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs

Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.

ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data

A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.

ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel

The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.

Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed

A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.

Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards

As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms

GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.

Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration

The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.